After a vicious attack on a Giants fan at the Dodgers opening game on March 31 the Dodgers organization has turned to the LAPD for assistance. At a press conference on Friday Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and former Chief William Bratton who was brought on to consult on increased security, all vowed to make immediate changes to make future games safer for the fans. Starting on April 14, the next home game, city officials and the team said additional officers will stand guard in uniform with orders to eject or arrest troublemakers, even season ticket holders, and to enforce the ban on tailgating and drinking in the parking lots. The team will cover the additional costs, although the price has yet to be set. Also on tap are license plate scanners, undercover operatives throughout the stadium and even observation towers. The team is also re thinking its half price alcohol specials and the serving sizes for all alcoholic beverages. Will these changes address the issue of fan on fan violence? Is this too little too late? What else can be done to ensure a zero tolerance climate at future games?
There will be a drive-through fundraiser today at Dodger stadium for Bryan Stow.
Donations can be dropped off from 8 this morning to 3 this afternoon at Parking Lot 1. Proceeds will go to a fund to help Stow's children and help offset his medical bills.